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Hoi An
Hoi An: Lantern Making & Silk Painting Class!
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Overview
Special Lantern Making Class And painting on Silk Lantern in Hoi An offers a unique cultural experience. This experience lets visitors learn the art of Vietnamese painting and lantern making in a hands-on workshop. A talented local artist teaches traditional painting styles and techniques. You'll discover how oriental watercolor painting is different from Western art.
This class also teaches you Vietnamese and/or English calligraphy. After the painting class, take a break with tea before learning how to make a traditional Hoi An lantern. The class provides the bamboo frame, and you get to pick the silk color and design. These lanterns are easy to fold and carry home.
Participants get to create a unique souvenir while learning about Vietnamese culture. The experience includes all materials, tools, an instructor, and an English-speaking guide. At the end, you'll have a foldable lantern and your painted bamboo script. This tour does not include hotel pick-up or drop-off. Experience the beauty and culture of Hoi An in this hands-on workshop. 
Highlights
Create Your Own Lantern: Learn to make a traditional Hoi An lantern from start to finish.
Paint on Silk: Discover Vietnamese painting styles with a talented local artist.
Take Home a Souvenir: Bring home a handmade lantern and painted bamboo script.
All Materials Included: Everything you need for both classes is provided.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved making unique lanterns from scratch.
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The family running the class is friendly and helpful.
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The painting class with the master painter was amazing.
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Many found the class fun, creative, and informative.
One customer felt the toilet was not up to Western standards.
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One customer wished the lantern making was from scratch.
The Journey
Workshop Begins
The class starts with herbal tea and traditional music for a relaxing start.
Hoi An Lantern History
The host shares the history of Hoi An bamboo silk lanterns and Vietnamese calligraphy.
Lantern Making
Make lanterns in shapes you love, like diamond, garlic, lotus flowers, or UFO shapes.
Art Gallery
Rest and explore the art gallery to choose a sample for painting on the lantern.
Silk Painting
Learn to paint on silk fabric with a talented master.
Final Touches
The painted lantern is dried and lit up for photos with the host and master, then folded to take home.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes all tools and materials, an instructor, an English-speaking guide, a final foldable lantern, your painted bamboo script, and coffee and tea. It does not include hotel pick up and drop-off. Participants will enjoy a hands-on cultural experience creating their own lantern and silk painting, guided by local experts.
Hot Tip
Customers suggest that even if you aren't creative, the instructors are very helpful and will guide you every step of the way. Also, the class provides great insight into the cultural significance of lanterns in Hoi An.
Review Summary
People usually say the Special Lantern Making and Painting on Silk Lantern class in Hoi An is a highly enjoyable and culturally rich experience. Travelers frequently praise the friendly and patient instructors, the detailed teaching of traditional painting and calligraphy, and the opportunity to create a beautiful, foldable lantern souvenir. The inclusion of tea and a small group setting adds to the personalized and relaxed atmosphere. Some minor negatives occasionally mentioned relate to the basic restroom facilities and the language barrier when the instructor does not speak English directly, though translators are usually provided. Overall, it is highly recommended for those interested in Vietnamese culture and crafts.
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